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. 2011 Jul;1(3):136-138.
doi: 10.4161/jig.1.3.18513. Epub 2011 Jul 1.

Pneumoretroperitoneum, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with air insufflation

Koichiro Sato  1 , Sayo Itoh, Fumiko Shigiyama, Tomoyuki Kitagawa, Iruru Maetani
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Pneumoretroperitoneum, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with air insufflation

Koichiro Sato et al. J Interv Gastroenterol. 2011 Jul.
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Endoscopic view of a laterally spreading tumor sprayed with indigo carmine dye, which was located in the rectum 3cm from the anal verge. (The location was too close to the anal verge for an overview image.)
Figure 2
Figure 2
Endoscopic view of perforation during ESD.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Chest radiograph showing subcutaneous emphysema.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Abdominal radiograph showing pneumoretroperitoneum.
Figure 5
Figure 5
CT of the abdomen showing air in the retroperitoneal space.
Figure 6
Figure 6
CT of the abdomen showing that the air in the retroperitoneal space has disappeared.
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